New Ice Cream Parlor To Open In Aurora

AURORA, IL — A new ice cream parlor will make its official debut in Aurora this weekend.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream, a national chain hailing from Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, will open its first Illinois location at 2440 S. Eola Road in Aurora.

Bruster's features more than 150 flavors of premium hand-crafted ice cream, sorbet and sherbert. Artisan desserts, such as waffle cones, customized sundaes, candy-filled treats and thick milkshakes, will also be on the menu.

"Whether you're craving a classic scoop of vanilla, a decadent hot fudge sundae, or a custom ice cream cake for a special occasion, Bruster's has something for everyone to enjoy," city officials said in an alert.

To celebrate the debut Illinois store, Bruster's has an entire weekend of activities planned.

City officials will celebrate the new business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday. The first 50 customers present at the ribbon cutting will receive a free two-scoop cone, officials said.

From noon to 2 p.m. following the ceremony, families-friendly activities will be available, including henna, face painting and balloon animals, Bruster's executives said. A DJ will spin beats from 4-7 p.m., and a dance contest will ensue at 6 p.m.

Customers will also be able to enter sweepstakes to win free ice cream for a year. Deals will include $5 small waffle cones and $4 small dishes and cake or sugar cones.